Rose S. Holmes

Rose S. Holmes, 97, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012, at Villa St. Joseph in Overland Park, Kansas.

Rose was born November 21, 1914, to the late Emil and Julia Samuel in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Tech High School in 1932. In 1934 Rose married Vernon J. Holmes in Omaha. He preceded her in death after 40 years of marriage in 1974. Rose was a very active member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Omaha where she was a member of the Church Lady's Circle before moving to Overland Park in 1992. She was a member of the Mother's Singers and later joined the Sweet Adeline's where she enjoyed singing and whistling.

Rose will always be remembered for her sweet nature and beautiful smile.

She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Pray and Jerry Kaullen, and Roxanne Bridgewater and husband Jay; son Rory Holmes and wife Fran; four grandchildren, Brian Pray, Tyler Pray and wife Paula, Lisa Holmes, and Gregory Holmes; and a great grandson, Brandon Vernon Holmes.

Rose was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Helen Selichar and Emma Schackneis and a brother Henry Samuel.

A memorial service will be set at a later date.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to:

Villa St. Joseph

11901 Rosewood

Overland Park, Kansas 66209

or

Odyssey Hospice

8735 Rosehill Road

Lenexa, Kansas 66215